Smooth Jazz Piano - Brian Kelly - Afterplay CD - contemporary jazz piano instrumental music

AFTERPLAY
Nominated for "Best Instrumental Jazz Album 2009" (Just Plain Folks Music Award). The latest CD release by composer & pianist Brian Kelly heads into contemporary jazz territory with catchy melodies, fluid chops, and richly detailed arrangements. This 11-song album of upbeat piano instrumentals includes the world-renowned talents of Eric Crystal on sax, David Rokeach on drums, and other fine musicians, ranked #3 on the NAR Top 100 Radio Chart, ranked #30 on the Smooth Indie Star radio chart. read more>>

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"Brian Kelly follows his brilliant debut release POOLS OF LIGHT with yet another outstanding, compelling collection of originals... The musical integrity and lyrical sensitivity that Mr. Kelly brings to the table for his projects is clearly evident on this release. At a time when commercial Smooth Jazz too often heads in the direction of cliché, Brian Kelly’s AFTERPLAY is a refreshing example of how we can keep this music genre exciting and vibrant!"
- SmoothJazz.com

"There is a sense of raw and unadulterated joy in the playing that escapes many artists. You'll definitely want to keep your ears on this gent. He'll be at the top of the charts before you know it ... Grand energy and style that gets a HIGHLY RECOMMENDED from me - very impressive!"
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"Afterplay was a wonderful listen that deserves as much airplay as possible on what remains of jazz radio here in the United States. Soft and uplifting, this is an album that holds up after many listens."
- Instrumental Pavilion

"...Pools of Light is a lush, sparkling journey into a beautiful world of elegant melodies and brilliant artistry... a totally captivating collection of original compositions that range from delicate, heartfelt solo piano... to ensemble performances that are full of dynamic tonal color and intricacies. I highly recommend Brian Kelly's POOLS OF LIGHT as a collection of music that I am confident will find a permanent place in the "most-played" section of your music library!"
- Scott O'Brien, SmoothJazz.com

"Afterplay is an exciting contemporary jazz album which engages the listener from the very first note. I was blown away by the immediacy, the insistence of the opening cut “River Rush;” a driving, smooth and satisfying offering which I only wished lasted three times longer! ... As the album played to the end, textures varied and moods shifted, but the quality never faltered from the high bar set in its first cut. Congratulations to Brian Kelly!"
- Creations Magazine

"Pianist Brian Kelly continues his exploration of modern and smooth jazz music with a brilliant performance on Afterplay, a session of soft flowing grooves and a New Age sound culminating in one of the more unique jazz albums around."
- eJazzNews.com

"Brian Kelly (and company) tear it up on Afterplay, track after track... this album came at me like a bolt of lightning. It's chock full of great tunes, superb musicianship... Fans of early Spyrogyra (circa Freetime) - this one is a must have."
- Bill Binkelman, NewAgeReporter.com

"Bright and upbeat, "Afterplay” provides a bit of sonic optimism in these days of uncertainty and change... More jazz than new age, Kelly has created a collection of eleven rhythmically and melodically complex pieces that are easily accessible for casual listening yet provide a substantial and sensual auditory experience for many repeated plays."
- Kathy Parsons, mainlypiano.com

"...Kelly remains the master of everything he touches and the classy arrangements he provides to the eleven self penned tunes are a joy to behold."
- SmoothJazzTherapy.com

"This is one very tasty recording for those who like contemporary instrumental music that is strong on melodic content."
- Amazon.com

"Just wanted to let you know how sensational I think your release is, and how grateful I am to be able to feature it at the radio station."
- Albert Khalis Pride, WBLZ-Blazeradio

"the swing and complexity of melodic jazz and the studio precision of Steely Dan... make a confident statement."
- East Bay Express

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Eric Crystal - Alto Sax
Eric was recently named one of the top 10 Rising Star Soprano Saxophone players in the renowned Downbeat Annual Critics Poll. He has performed and recorded with Boz Scaggs, Omar Sosa, and others.

David Rokeach - Drums
David has performed and/or recorded with: Aretha Franklin, Patti LaBelle, Ray Charles, Joe Satriani, Aaron Neville, Steve Miller, and many other world-class musicians.

James Robinson* - Guitar
James won San Francisco radio station KKSF's prestigious Bay Area Artist Contest and has a track on KKSF CD Sampler for AIDS Relief, Volume 14.
* Appears courtesy of Favored Nations Records

Ross Wilson - Trumpet
A veteran of the Bay Area music scene, Ross has worked with many legendary musicians, from Sammy Hagar to Tito Puente.

Viviana Guzman - Flute
Viviana has performed as soloist with orchestras in Russia, Chile, Vermont, New York, Wisconsin, California, Texas, and Montana, in such halls as Carnegie Hall, Avery Fisher Hall in Lincoln Center, and other prominent stages with such artists as Mikhail Baryshnikov, Placido Domingo...

Carol Alban - Flute
Carol is the principal flutist with the Bay Area Chamber Symphony and frequently performs throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and occasionally in New York. Carol plays classical, modern and improvised music and has performed at all kinds of venues, ranging from the prestigious Berkeley Piano Club to Hollywood's historic Egyptian Theater to the infamous CBGB night club in New York City....

Tim Bolling - Percussion
As a drum set player and percussionist, Tim's extensive background spans diverse cultural and musical genres, from jazz to rock to R&B to world, expressing his own sense of style while remaining true to the essence of tradition. He has performed with members of Sly And The Family Stone, Airto, Kanye West, and Ancient Future; and with celebrated world performers Habib Khan, Suhaila Salimpour, Mary Ellen Donald, Mimi Spencer, Reda Darwish, Doug Adamz, and Solace. He currently tours with RebbeSoul, Tres Mojo, and Pangia.